It may be a defensive position, but it is likely a personality disordered defensive position! Seriously, how many healthy and kind people have you heard say that and how many people who you have heard say that were enormous flakes?

I find life is a lot better with friends, though I've not really lived my life being friendless, so perhaps I'm speaking out of turn.

It's possible I didn't have friends before the age of about 2, but then again I don't remember anything before then and also I was likely very drooly and smelly (if my two babies are an indicator at least).

I've always had a dog. Dogs tend to be your friend no matter what. That's why the got the 'man's best friend' trademark...that or they just have good PR people.